Syria
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Shamima Begum: no way home
Talking point The embattled former Londoner has been in Syria since February 2015
By The Week UK Published
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'The US economy isn't just good; it's the envy of the world'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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What do Iran and its proxies want from Middle East escalation?
Today's Big Question Tehran launched attacks on Iraq, Pakistan and Syria this week, heightening tensions in the region
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Israel-Hamas: which countries might be dragged into conflict?
Today's Big Question Experts fear a broader cross-border conflict in the region
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The 2010s and mass protest: a decade without meaningful change?
Talking Point New book reviews a decade of demonstrations and asks why many of them failed
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Protests in Syria: could they bring down the Assad regime?
Talking Point Threat to power grows amid poverty, inflation and ‘botched’ response to earthquake
By The Week Staff Published
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Turkey claims death of 3rd ISIS leader in 2 years
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By Peter Weber Published
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The deadly attacks on Syrian truffle hunters
feature Islamic State suspected of targeting Syrians risking their lives to secure much-needed income
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. strikes Iranian-linked targets in Syria after drone attack kills 1 U.S. contractor, wounds 6 others
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By Peter Weber Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Connectivity costs, Syrian diplomacy and French football
podcast Why are broadband customers facing hefty price hikes? Are Arab nations about to re-engage with Syria? And what's going on with the French women's football team?
By The Week Staff Published
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Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake tops 30,000 as survivors dwindle
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Why can’t we predict when earthquakes will occur?
Today's Big Question Seismologists hope AI could forecast disasters like those that hit Turkey and Syria
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: ‘hope and despair’ in rescue effort
In Pictures The ‘heartbreaking’ aftermath of one of the deadliest earthquakes of the 21st century
By Hollie Clemence Published
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WHO says more than 20,000 may die from Turkish earthquake as freezing temperatures hinder rescue efforts
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By Justin Klawans Published
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